Overview
Students will use primary colors to explore mixing new colors with oil pastels.
Grade Level
2 & 3
Media
Drawing / Oil Pastels
Theme
Imaginary Plants
Big Idea
Artists are inspired by the world around them.
Essential Question
How is drawing from imagination different than drawing from observation?
Case Studies
Materials and Tools
- 12×18 white drawing paper
- Red, yellow, blue oil pastels
Step 1
Students will start by drawing some large shapes on their paper.
Step 2
Students will start by drawing some large shapes on their paper.
Step 3
Students will fill their whole paper with new colors that they mixed.
Reflection Questions for Discussion
- What’s the lightest part of your drawing?
- What’s the darkest part?
- Show us your favorite color that you mixed. Come up with a name for your color and tell us how you made it.
Vocabulary
Primary colors, secondary colors, light, dark
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